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What were the delegates to the Constitution Convention initially supposed to do?
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∙ 11y ago
Replace the Articles of Confederation with an entirely new document(apex)
Clemmie Schiller
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∙ 12y agoThe delegates wanted to form a more perfect union and establish justice, to ensure peace, to defend the nation and to prefect the peoples well-being and liberty
these were the major goals from my S.S textbook.
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Bill G
Provide a document that would outline a national government better than the Articles of Confederation. Only New York and Massachusetts wanted to edit the Articles of Confederation. Only four delegates of those two states stayed with the convention once it was known a new constitution was in the works. Only three of those delegates signed the finished document, Alexander Hamilton of New York, Nathaniel Gorham and Rufus King of Massachusetts.
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How many Delegates were supposed to be at the constitutional convention?
There were 70 delegates chosen, but only 55 participated in the Convention and only 39 signed the Constitution. Delegates were sent from 12 of the 13 states, but not from Rhode Island.
What were the delegates to the constitutional convection initially supposed to do?
The delegates of the Constitutional Convention were supposed to revise the Articles of Confederation, not create an entirely new government. This four month convention in Philadelphia lasted from May 25 to September 17, 1787.
How many delegates were supposed to attend the Constitutional Convention?
There were 55 delegates that were suppose to attend the Constitutional Convention. This convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.
What were the delegates of the convention of1787 supposed to be doing?
They were to amend the articles of confederation.
In what ways was the Constitutional Congress lacking in authority?
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention were not authorized to write a new Constitution. They were only supposed to propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation. In that sense they had no authority at all to write a whole new constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation.
Why did convention delegates decide t keep the proceedings secret?
The Constitutional Convention exceeded its authority in writing a new Constitution and it was feared that if deliberations on a new Constitution were to be found out, the Convention would be dissolved. The Convention was supposed to work out amendments to the Articles of Confederation that would keep that document in effect but improve on its inherent weaknesses. It was soon apparent to the delegates that saving the Articles of Confederation by amendment was hopeless, so they began to create a new form of government entirely. This was a task, the delegates had no authority to do.
How many delegates does Florida have?
Florida was supposed to have 210 delegates. However the Democratic National Convention stripped Florida of all of its delegates because it broke party rules by having its primary before February 5.
How many Democratic delegates does Michigan have?
Michigan was supposed to have 128 delegates plus 29 superdelegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. However the Democratic National Convention stripped Michigan of all of its delegates because it broke party rules by having its primary before February 5. Hillary Clinton, who ran unopposed in Michigan, is insisting that the delegates be seated. Barack Obama, who kept his name off the ballot as party officials requested, insists that the delegates not be seated. If the primary remains so close that the vote totals from Michigan and Florida could tip the scales, the argument over these delegates may leave the losing side feeling that it was robbed of the election.
How does appointing works?
The best way I know to explain this is to describe how the process has changed over the years. A long time ago there were no primaries or conventions. Party leaders met in "smoke filled rooms" and chose who the candidates would be. Obviously, this wasn't very fair to the voters. Only a few people controlled the nomination process. No one knew what secret deals were being made.Later, parties started conventions and brought a few hundred delegates together to choose a candidate. This widened the process, and eliminated some of the secrecy, but still pretty much limited it to a handful of white males.Reforms in the 1960s created the primary system as we know it. Now any registered voter can have a say in who the candidates are. Conventions are still held to write a party platform and kick off the campaign. Delegates that attend the convention still officially vote for and decide the nomination. They are supposed to vote for the candidate that the state's voters chose, and since the delegates are loyal members of the party, they almost always cast their vote the way they are supposed to. But if no candidate gathered enough delegates, the convention has to decide. Also, if for some reason no candidate was decided on the first ballot (voting round) then the delegates may start changing their votes on subsequent ballots.So, the convention is more of a formality now, but it is possible that the nomination could be decided at the convention. Candidates in third place may also have delegates at the convention, and if there are enough of them, the candidate might encourage his or her delegates to vote for the second place candidate. The combination of votes might put the second place candidate over the top.Have I confused you more?
When was the congress supposed to meet according to the original constitution?
According to the original constitution, Congress was supposed to meet once a year.
What was the convention in Philadelphia in 1787 supposed to do?
Fix the Articles of Confederation(APEX
Which group supposed the ratification of the constitution?
Federalists:D
